Uses for Vinegar

9 Ways to Use Vinegar for Cleaning

Vinegar has a long and interesting history. It is one of the oldest food sources and is considered to be one of the most versatile items you can keep in your pantry. In the past, it has been made from honey, fruit and even potatoes. While vinegar’s main purpose is as a food, its uses extend far beyond the kitchen. If you’ve never thought to use vinegar in your daily routine, take a look at these 9 ways to use vinegar for cleaning around the home.

9 Ways to Use Vinegar for Cleaning

Vinegar can be used to clean windows, in the shower plus many others places around the house. This infographic will give ideas to get you started. You will save money, the environment and your health too! No harmful toxic chemical fumes!

How to Use Vinegar for Cleaning: Disinfectant and deodorize as you clean.

1. Carpet Stain Remover

Keep some white vinegar on hand to use as a stain remover. For light stains, just mix together 2 tablespoons of salt with 1/2 cup of vinegar. Apply the mixture to the stain on the carpet, let it dry and then vacuum it up. For moderate everyday stains, mix 2 tablespoons of salt with 1/2 cup of vinegar and 2 tablespoons of borax. Work the mixture into the stain and let it dry. When it’s dry, vacuum it up and take the stain with it. For tougher stains, make a paste out of 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon vinegar. Apply it to the stain and let it sit for 2 days. Vacuum it up and watch with glee as the stain is removed.

2. Window Cleaner

Just mix together 2 tablespoons of white vinegar with 1 gallon of water and you have a pet-friendly window cleaner. Spray liberally and wipe with a soft cloth. The economical solution is safe for pets, costs just pennies to make and doesn’t have the strong, unpleasant smell of ammonia-based cleaners.

If you are looking for another natural option to clean your windows, check out our Natural Homemade Anti Bacterial Spray Recipe.

3. Dusting Solution

Make a 1:1 solution of vinegar and water. Use it to spray dusty surfaces, then wipe the surfaces down with a clean cloth. The dust will come up easily and will stick to the sock.

4. Wipe out Grass Stains

To banish green grass stains from pant knees, simply mix together a solution of 1/3 cup of vinegar and 2/3 cup water. Apply the liquid liberally to the stain and blot with a clean cloth. Repeat the process until the stain is removed. This technique works best when the stain is fresh.

5. Laundry Brightener

Use vinegar in place of expensive harsh bleaching blends. Much better for the environment. Pour diluted vinegar directly into your washing machine or use your machine’s laundry softener dispenser. Wash as normal and your clothes will come out clean and odor-free.

Read more: How to make a Natural Homemade Washing Powder

6. Washing Machine Cleaner

Just 2 cups of vinegar in an empty washing machine is all it takes to clean your laundry machine. A clean machine means cleaner clothes.

7. Remove Sweat Stains

Armpit stains got you down? Mix up a past of 2 parts vinegar and 3 parts baking soda. Massage the paste into sweat stains and let it sit for 30 mins. Throw the shirt in the washer and rise away the yellow stains.

8. Unclog Drains

Got a clogged drain and don’t know what to do? Grab a funnel and pour 1/2 cup of dry baking soda into the drain. Chase it with 1 cup of vinegar and wait for the foaming to stop. Once it does, rinse with hot water until the clog clears. After 5 minutes, rinse again with cold water.

9. Clean shower heads

Clean mineral build-ups out of shower heads by removing the head and soaking it for 10 minutes in a solution of 1/2 cup vinegar and 1 quart of hot water.

Vinegar for Cleaning Infographic Source: Fix.com

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